“For 12 years the Black and White Balls have been Bournemouth best kept secret (and we all know 12 years is a long time in Bournemouth land!) famed for bringing to town the traditional ball, complete with fun and games in tow ensuring it’s sells out each summer and winter”

DV8 December 2005

Summertime in Bournemouth, twelve years ago, and two friends Helen Baillie & David Bradley - decided to have a party. It had to be a big venue so everyone could come, lots of dancing and lots of fun – the White Ball was born!

The first White Ball took place in June 1993 - and it was such a success. So we had another party in the November – this time the Black Ball. Friends bought their friends who bought their friends. Lots of familiar faces and lots of new ones. Since then the ball has always been a sell out to those in the know. The combination of fantastic live bands with fun sideshows and games in a friendly atmosphere guarantees a great night.

There’s been many great bands over the years including FABBA, Loose Chippings, The Crack, Madness tribute, Stereoronics; Hot Pants Agogo, The Rolling Stoned, Robbie Williams tribute, The Steve Smith Band; The Rat Pack; Jimmy House Band Remember …. And many, many more.

And there’s been a huge amount of fun and bumps along the way. Variously, from event to event, these have included ......Dodgems Karaoke, Casino , Pole Dancing, Palmists, Gladiator Joust, Gyroscope, Human Table Football, the human washing machine, Scalextrics, Robot Wars Wars; Speed Dating; Rodeo Bull, Ride of your Life; Pole Joust, , Walzers, Ghost Train and of course the infamous Matt’s Blacks Piano Bar.

And the outfits! There’ve been all sorts - take a look at our gallery!